Description
Library and public archive technicians assist users in accessing library or archive resources, assist in describing new acquisitions, participate in archive processing and storage, and conduct reference searches. They are employed by libraries and public archives.
Job Titles
- Cataloguing technician
- Library technician
Main Duties
- Assist library users in accessing books, films, photographs, maps, documents, electronic materials and other library materials
- Catalogue new library acquisitions under the direction of a librarian
- Perform manual and on-line reference searches and make interlibrary loans for users
- Assist librarians in giving tours and providing children’s and other specialized library programs.
Workplaces
- Establishments with library services throughout the public and private sectors
- Libraries
Work Environment
- Indoors, environmentally controlled
Physical Demands
- Sitting
- Standing
- Making repetitive motions
- Handling material manually
Requirements
- Library technicians usually require completion of a two- to three-year college program in library and information technology.
- Public archive technicians require completion of a college diploma or certificate program in archive and document management technology.
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Coordinating
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Evaluation
Abilities
- Memorizing
- Pattern Identification
- Speech Clarity
- Verbal Ability
- Written Comprehension
Personal Attributes
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Active Learning
- Adaptability
- Analytical Thinking
Similar Occupations
- Records management technicians (12112)
- Library assistants and clerks (14300)
- Librarians (51100)
- Archivists (51102)
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
The employment outlook will be Moderate for library and public archive technicians (NOC 52100) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about library and public archive technicians in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Library and public archive technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): more than 95%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 25% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 75% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: n/a
- high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor’s: 18% compared to 25% for all occupations
- bachelor’s degree: 45% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 18% compared to 8% for all occupations
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | $20.41 | $27.04 | $36.37 |
| Canada | $20.00 | $28.00 | $36.56 |
Training
There are no known training programs for this occupation in PEI. If you are aware of a local training program, please contact us.
Certifications
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